Tag 102.12.2023Samstag

Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg

Besichtigung

Maybe, It is the most romantic place of this World. It includes four medieval towers but the view is just lovely.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg

Kirche

Considered one of the most beautiful monuments of Gothic architecture in Europe, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame presides over Strasbourg with its soaring tower. The 142-meter spire was the highest point in the Christian world, until the 19th century.

Eglise de Saint-Thomas

Kirche

The Church of Saint-Thomas is located on the site of an ancient church built in the early 6th century, dedicated to the Apostle Saint Thomas. After being destroyed by fire, the Church of Saint-Thomas was rebuilt in the 12th century. During its 800-year-history, the Church of Saint-Thomas has been most renowned for the role it played during the Protestant Reformation of Alsace. The church was a center of the Lutheran movement in the region.

Maison Kammerzell

Sehenswert

It is the finest old burgher's house in the city. Considered a gem of Alsatian architecture, the Kammerzell House (built between 1427 and 1589) features half-timbered upper floors, traditional leaded windows, and rich carved ornamentation. The building's ground floor, with its carved stone arches, served as a space where merchants sold their wares during the 15th century. The Maison Kammerzell has been converted into a hotel and has a renowned fine-dining restaurant with windows that look out onto the cathedral's facade.

Grande-Île de Strasbourg

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Grande-Île de Strasbourg is an Unesco World Heritage Site located in the heart of the city, with twisting lanes and photogenic old houses. It's perfect for aimless ambling, with its atmospheric alleys illuminated by lanterns at night. Its history seeps through the streets, with attractions such as hotels and shops nearby.

Porte d'entrée de la Capitale de Noël

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Porte d'entrée de la Capitale de Noël is a festive indoor market in Strasbourg, France, which transforms into a whirlwind of Christmas cheer during the event Christkindelsmarik. More than two million yearly visitors flock to the market, which includes craft and gift stalls as well as vin chaud (mulled wine) vendors, an ice rink and carolers.

Yamas

Günstiges Essen

Yamas is a great Greek restaurant with fresh and delicious food. The portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and the service is friendly. The restaurant is quaint and perfect for a special occasion.

Palais Rohan

Sehenswert

The elegant 18th-century Palais Rohan was the former residences of the Bishop-Princes from 1732 to 1742 (until the French Revolution). The rest of the immense building houses three exceptional museums. Located on the first floor of the Rohan Palace, the Musée des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) has an excellent collection of paintings by Italian, Spanish, Flemish, Dutch, and French masters from the Middle Ages to modern times. There are works by Botticelli, Courbet, Delacroix, Giotto, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Véronèse among others. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts) is located on the ground floor of the Rohan Palace, the former apartments of the Cardinals of Rohan. Visitors can see the sumptuous rooms of the bishop's apartment, including a library, print room, and chapel, as well as the collection of decorative arts. The collection includes ceramics, porcelain, paintings, time pieces, and goldsmith's art. Located in the Rohan Palace basement, the Musée Archéologique (Archaeological Museum) has one of the best collections of antiquities in France. The collection includes items from prehistory to the Middle Ages.

Eglise Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune

Historisch

The Eglise Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune is steeped in history. The church was built in the 11th century on the site of a 7th-century Merovingian chapel. Although the building was renovated in Gothic style during the 13th and 14th centuries, the Romanesque elements are still evident in the 11th-century cloister. During the Reformation (beginning in 1524), the Eglise Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune became a Protestant house of worship. The Church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune still serves as a Protestant church and hosts traditional religious services, concerts, and guided visits on various themes.

Alsatian Museum

Museum

Located in a patrician house built in 1620, the Alsatian Museum displays a collection of folk art, furniture, costumes, and domestic items. Visitors can view thousands of objects that offer an insight into rural Alsatian life in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also features rooms that represent the interior style of different regions of Alsace, including the agricultural plains and the Vosges Mountains. A tour of the museum gives visitors a feel for the charm of Alsatian homes.

Association La Grande Écluse

Wahrzeichen

From the Grande Écluse covered bridge, there is a panoramic view of the Strasbourg cityscape. The Grande Écluse is open to the public during the day and illuminated at night.

Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg

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The Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg occupies a former slaughterhouse from the late 14th century. It showcases the city's history stretching back to the medieval period, with exhibits on its dual French and Germanic influences.

Kiefergass

Trinken

Kiefergass is a bar in Strasbourg, France. It stocks local beers and wines, and offers counter seating as well as tables for dining.

Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie

Einkauf

This small, family-owned bakery is known for its excellent macarons and cookies. The macarons are especially popular, and they also offer a variety of other pastries such as éclairs and chocolates.

Place Gutenberg

Besichtigung

Place Gutenberg is found on the Grande-Île, a short walk from the cathedral. The centerpiece of this square is a 19th-century statue dedicated to the famous Strasbourg resident Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press around the decades of 1430 to 1450. The publication of the Gutenberg Bible in 1455 marks a momentous event in history; this bible was the first book to be printed by machine rather than copied by a scribe.

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Tag 203.12.2023Sonntag

Jardin des Deux Rives

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The Jardin des Deux-Rives is a beautiful, cultural garden with a pedestrian bridge that links French and German sides of the Rhine. It regularly hosts cultural events and festivals, as well as works by international artists. The park is perfect for a picnic or barbecue.

Parc de l'Orangerie

Park

To the southeast of the Palais de l'Europe is the beautiful Parc de l'Orangerie, the oldest park in Strasbourg. The Orangerie Park was created in the early 19th century for the Empress Joséphine. The garden's Pavillon Joséphine is now used for special events and receptions. Perfect for romantic strolls and leisurely picnics, the park has an idyllic atmosphere complete with a lake and waterfall. Children adore the miniature farm and small zoo, which are free of charge. The park also has a restaurant and bowling alley.

Palais de l'Europe

Sehenswert

The Palais de l'Europe is used as the principal building for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Members of the European Parliament meet in the building's Assembly Chamber, a vast tent-like space with a circular seating layout. The Palais de l'Europe is open to the public for visits; tours are available in English, French, and German. Besides taking a tour, another rewarding thing to do is attend a Parliamentary Assembly debate, held in the Assembly Chamber during a plenary session.

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